Assistant Store Manager - Fashion

Job description / Role

Retail Assistant Store Manager
Salary: up to AED 10,000 based on experience

Our Client, established in 1995 in Dubai is the exclusive distributor for casual and trendy Italian, British and Asian fashion brands and accessories.

The company directly operates over 25 retail stores for these brands in the UAE, with an overall distribution network of over 50 mono-brand stores and premium department stores across the region.

Our client is seeking Assistant Store Managers, reporting to the Store Manager, for locations in Dubai Mall, to assist in the day to day operations of the store.

Key responsibilities of the role are as follows:
- Support the Management Team in achieving store and KPI targets in order to meet the overall organizational objectives.
- Support the Management Team in maintaining high levels of profitability through control of discounts, general expenses, stock-loss, and sell-through in order to meet profitability targets.
- Assist in all areas of the operational side of the store including administration, staff scheduling, supplier coordination, contractors etc
- Provide outstanding customer service & relationship management
- Conduct technical training where required, product knowledge, customer service and policy requirements
- Ongoing research into competitors, product knowledge and latest trends

Requirements

- A Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role within the fashion industry
- Experience within the GCC
- Excellent communications skills in English and Arabic would be an advantage.
- Ability to manage effectively and efficiently at multiple levels
- Attention to detail
- High level of interest in Fashion and latest trends
- Ability to engage in customer`s needs

About the Company

KERSHAW LEONARD "WE CHANGE PEOPLES LIVES"

Who we are:

Founded in September 1999 The Kershaw Leonard Group was based upon professional recruitment practices laid down by the UK Institute of Employment Consultants whose values are still at the core of our success today.

Inherently we believe that recruitment is a people business not a CV processing business and as such we take time and care to make sure we understand the needs of both our Clients and our Candidates.

Such attention to the care side of our business together with the sheer length of time we have been established has given us a unique position. We regularly attract top class candidates who only want to work with Kershaw Leonard as they trust our confidentiality and professionalism. Similarly, more than 75% of the clients we work with come back for more when they have a new position to fill.

What we do:

Kershaw Leonard Group places exceptional talent on a Global scale. Our winning strategy is to partner very closely with a small number of clients so we can really understand their objectives, needs and aspirations in a way that allows us to intuitively know the kind of cultural fit they are looking for when the time comes for them to recruit new talent. Then once that talent is on board and part of the client’s team, to assist wherever is needed to improve performance and leadership skills

Why Us:

The Kershaw Leonard Group is more than just a recruitment agency. In addition to KL Recruitment, KL Consulting offers a vast spectrum of skills from our experienced behavioural psychologist and consultants with almost two decades of HR Director level experience in the region.